Asked by jayden

A change in the DNA sequence of a gene is most likely to affect a trait by


changing the number of chromosomes.


changing the shape or function of the protein produced.


changing the number of genes inherited.


removing the trait completely from the species.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
changing the shape or function of the protein produced.

Explanation: A DNA sequence change (mutation) alters the gene's codons, which can change the amino acid sequence of the encoded protein, affecting its shape and function and thus the trait.